policy. they want a permanent increase in the debt limit. they want a one-year extension of expanded jobless benefit plans and at least $50 billion in new spending to spur the economy. i talked to one house republican aide yesterday who said this represents a complete "break from reality" on the part of the white house. clearly a very tough opening offer particularly on the 50 billion there are in new spending and permanent extension of the debt limit. congress views that as its prerogative to review the purse strings. they won't like that on capitol hill. the president in pennsylvania is going to make the case here in a campaign style rally that in fact republicans are the ones who need to give in in this negotiation and he will say that he's not going to agree to any deal that does not increase tax rates for the richest in this country, guys. >> in the meantime, there was an audible gasp from mitch mcconnell when geithner laid it out. >> mcconnell called conservative writers in town that he